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richardb1952

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  1. 22 hours ago, nbbillsfan said:

    The only hope we have is that coaches were putting players in tough spots to see if they could handle them, that they won't be put in during the regular season. However, seems no one handled their responsibilities well, and you can't give help to everyone...

     

    You must be referring to playing against 1st string opposing players as being in a tough spot.  Bills will do well when they play against the second and third stringers.  Oh, thats right, third string will be gone after cut downs and second string will seldom see the field.  

  2. 7 hours ago, MJS said:

    Well he's already 27 and hasn't done much in the league so far. If he makes the team he'll be a backup and won't play much.

     

    So making the HUGE assumption that he becomes the starter next year if McCoy retires or something, he'd only be able to play another couple seasons before everyone starts labeling him as an old RB.

     

    I think he could be like a Fred Jackson type player.  If that was the case, that would be great.  

  3. I just think that with a new coaching staff they wanted to have more time to evaluate the QB the franchise would hang its hat on.  Mahomes wasn't necessarily considered to be a sure fired franchise QB, so to be offered the opportunity to move down and gain draft capital for next year seemed like a good move.  Had the coaches already been in place longer, they might have taken Mahomes.  Probably more of a timing issue than anything else.  

     

    Seems to have worked out well.  T. White, Allen, and Edmunds picks can be at least partially a result of the trade down.  Only time will tell.

  4. In a real game, there would have been more chip blocks from TEs and RBs like in the first preseason game.  This offense looked much more vanilla than in game one.  There was not a lot of pre-motion in game two.  I'm sure they are evaluating different things in game one versus two.  Garrett is very good though.  Also, it appears that Browns blitzed more, though it might have appeared to be a blitz because of how fast they were getting into the backfield.  I was more concerned with the inability of the Bills defense in stopping the run.  I would have thought they would have been better.

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  5. Compared to Hard Knocks (Browns), the Bills come across as far more organized.  No screaming at the players, no putting anyone down but still holding everyone accountable. Nice to see that the coaches allow the players to have some fun also.  Bills seem very consistent in the expectations of both the players and the coaches.  Very enjoyable seeing  a little bit of the behind the scenes.   

  6. The Bills were probably lucky to have made the playoffs last year.  They might get lucky again this year if a lot of things fall into place.  I do billieve (any belief about the Bills future success) that after this year the foundation will be set for the Bills to be a solid contender for years to come.   Looking forward to this season as a season of growth and identity with the Bills getting better and better as the season progresses. 

  7. I look forward to pre-season game 2.  Hopefully Foster can step it up.  His speed, and Allens arm would really stretch opposing defenses.  He did quit on that bomb and then when he saw Allen throw it, he tried to catch up to it but it was too late.  The first Allen throw was out of bounds and Foster could have done nothing to catch it and stay in bounds.  It will be interesting to see what Coleman brings to the team.  I would like to see Foster on the practice squad if the Bills believe he can be developed.

  8. I like that he is comfortable climbing the pocket, can throw on the run, looks to and is willing to throw the ball in tight windows, and can run when needed to.  His strong arm will really stretch the defense.  I look forward to what he can become in 2 years onward in this offense.  

  9. I would not be surprised to see McCloud on the practice squad unless he takes over punt/ kick off return duties.  Similar in height/ size to Kerley.  Don't count out Streater either.  I believe they will keep 6 depending on how many TEs they keep.  I wonder about Holmes who hardly played last year with the poor cast they had then.  If he makes it I believe they think he is too valuable on special teams/ inside 20 to let go.

  10. Many on here suggest the Ravens' Offense to be mediocre at best.  I would counter that argument with "Mediocre" for the Bills offense would be a huge upgrade over what is to be the expectation this  year with question marks on the OL, WRs and of course QB.  Ravens defense is very physical, something past Bills teams always seem to have problems with.  The game is an away game for the Bills with an new OC and a new game plan.  Remember, Bills made the playoffs because Ravens gave up a miracle TD, so Ravens not that bad and certainly play in a tougher division than the AFC East.  This game might very well be a significant Tie Breaker in determining play off teams at end of season.  (San Diego very well could also).  Best the Bills can hope for is the kind of game we saw a lot of last year.  Bills will need to win the Turnover battle, something not so easy now that TT is gone. Even FG kicking is a tossup at best.  It's a brutal opening 5 game stretch and this game might be there best chance of a victory.  If they can go 2 - 3 during that time, I will like our chances as the season progresses.  (I thought the same thing last year).  I just hope that when we finally get to play the Dolphins and Jets that these games will be meaningful.  GO BILLS.

  11. I'm somewhat concerned with overall lack of speed in this group.  Hopefully scheme will overcome general lack of perceived talent.  If the passing game can be at least mediocre enough to keep defenses honest Bills can be competitive.  Definitely ? marks at WR, QB and maybe OL although I believe the OL will be better than expected, even with at least two new starters.  One good aspect of having a questionable WR group is the possibility of one or two of these guys surpassing expectations and suddenly a perceived weakness might become a strength.  I just hope the QB competition sorts itself out fairly early in camp so whoever can start developing a rhythm with these WRs.

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